Google Doodle celebrates Japanese writer Fumiko Enchi's 118th birthday

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Also Read: Google Doodle celebrates 40th anniversary of discovery of 9,000-year-old Ain Ghazal statues The description noted, “Unfortunately, the writer grew ill and lost her home during World War II, causing her to temporarily retreat from the literary world." Enchi eventually found her way back to the pen and focused more on fiction, writing tales that explored the gender discrimination, lack of equality, and wrongful treatment of women caused by Japan’s patriarchal society. In 1953, she won the Women’s Literature Prize for her story ‘Starving Days’.

In the subsequent years of her career, Enchi continued to release novels centered around resilient and contemplative female lead characters. She held a special affinity for literature from the Heian era authored by women and incorporated similar themes such as motherhood, family responsibilities, desire, aging, and others.

Enchi's distinctive narrative style provided a contemporary reinterpretation of these subjects, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in Japanese literature. Also Read: Google Doodle Celebrates 220th Birthday of Deaf French Educator Ferdinand Berthier; here's all you need to know Enchi's notable literary achievements encompass acclaimed works such as "The Waiting Years" (1957), "Masks" (1958), and "A Tale of False Fortunes" (1965).

Her contributions to Japanese literature were acknowledged with several awards, including the prestigious Bunka Kunsho (Order of Culture) in 1985, the highest accolade attainable by a Japanese citizen. Additionally, she earned a place in the Japan Art Academy, the foremost institution in Japan for recognizing accomplished artists."Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels